Survey audits and technical inspections
We offer a broad range of surveys, audits and certifications to promote safety and operational efficiency.
We offer a broad range of surveys, audits and certifications to promote safety and operational efficiency.
Recognising the need for a streamlined and effective solution to conduct navigation audits remotely, we developed a comprehensive system that enables remote assessment, monitoring, and analysis of vessels from any location worldwide.
Our RNA service extracts data from ships' Voyage Data Recorders, conducts detailed assessments of navigation procedures, adheres to industry best practices, and complies with international regulations, specifically focusing on the safety of navigation and culture on board ships.
The service improves the operational performance of bridge teams on ships, offering increased levels of assurance and compliance with industry regulations and standards; reflected by cost savings; reduced environmental impact; improved operating ability; and increased resilience.
Our accredited vessel inspectors (AVIs) conduct eCMID and eMISW audits on all specialist vessel types, using the eCMID database for clear reporting to operator and charterer alike. IMCA’s CMID and MISW audits are the industry standard for due diligence and safety inspections for vessels working in the offshore and renewables industry. IMCA’s eCMID system provides a standardised format for vessel inspection, offering a safety management system ‘health check’ focusing on specific risk areas presented by the specialist vessel types operating in the market.
Our accredited vessel inspectors (AVIs) conduct audits using the eCMID database for transparent reporting. We have extensive experience in the offshore and renewables industries and can also offer:
Join our maritime surveying experts on our specialised training courses, designed to support customers in their understanding of ports, ships, tankers and terminals.
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MATE™ helps to improve operational efficiency and manage risk. It is the only cloud-based tool that translates the results of physical inspections into scoreboards and graphs, highlighting risk areas.
We provide navigation assessment services to improve bridge team performance and reduce navigational risk. The Nautical Institute recognises our services.
We execute assessments on coastal voyages, capturing the planning of the passage, preparation for sailing, pilotage, coastal passage, and berthing. We evaluate the function and use of available navigation equipment and 'soft' factors such as teamwork, communication, and situational awareness, impacting how navigational risk is handled.
We offer the following types of assessments - for deep sea, short see as well as inland navigation vessels:
We respond rapidly to emergencies, including ship groundings and unplanned discharges. We are responsive and design monitoring programs and collect meaningful data, no matter the size of the crisis or the remoteness of the impacted area.
We offer specialised services such as supervision of operations, review and preparation of terminal handbooks, condition surveys for tankers, compliance etc.
In addition to supervising operations, reviewing, and preparing terminal handbooks, we help promote safety during risk-sensitive operations onboard tankers, at sea, or in port.
We have a long track record of vessel inspection, offering entry and condition, vetting, cargo, sale, and purchase surveys for all types of ships, from seagoing vessels to inland barges.
That expertise has translated into helping develop appropriate survey forms for underwriters, shipping companies and associations. Through our Global Surveyor Network, we can also provide these condition surveys at short notice in all major ports.
Contact us on +31 10 479 0311 or at risk.surveys@bmtglobal.com.
We are fully authorised under the 360 Quality Association’s rules to audit specialised reefer ships and cold store terminals.
The 360 Quality Association is an alliance of reefer shipping lines and seaport terminals that specialise in handling reefer cargoes. The Association’s goal is to maintain the high standards established in the chain and continuously improve the quality of handling, storage, and transport of reefer cargoes.
We support the safety of your resources, including setting safety requirements, identifying hazards, assessing risks, ensuring compliance, and providing assurance through the production of safety case artefacts.
Ports, harbours and terminals are complex, multiple-stakeholder projects. We provide a wide range of services to port managers and port operators that help mitigate risk during development, maintenance and day-to-day operations.
Our marine surveyors and consultants have cemented a global standing as one of the world's top ‘maritime tech’ consultancies.
In addition to practical knowledge and gained experience, we are committed to continued education. This has resulted in, amongst others, a number of our experts from our offices in the Netherlands and Belgium being (once again) recognised and registered with the United Register of Appraisers (VRT).
Recently we opened a new office in Arnhem.
BMT consolidates offices to create a strategic Gateway in Asia, delivering value to existing customers and opening the door to new ventures and partnerships.
We have reached an important milestone with MATE. As of today, our cloud-based tool called MATE has been used for more than 2,000 surveys. MATE captures and tracks any and all aspects of a vessel’s condition, following a pre-defined and often tailor made inspection format, and can visualise its development over time.
This strategic addition reinforces BMT's commitment to providing specialised and comprehensive marine consulting and forensic investigation services.
BMT in the UK and Europe has announced a new senior business development managerial appointment, effective this month, which will support the delivery of the company’s Marine Surveys’ strategy.
Miguel Centeno, BMT's Risk and Quality Manager, has reviewed multiple data points over a three-year period, within BMT MATE™, and identified that there are three common areas of risk.
BMT, a leading international engineering, scientific and marine risk management consultancy, is proud to announce the launch of its Remote Navigation Audit (RNA) service for the commercial shipping industry. This cutting-edge solution harnesses the power of digital technology to revolutionise traditional auditing processes, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability in maritime operations.
BMT today announced that it has been awarded a Hydrodynamic Marine Simulator Training contract by the Ministry Of Defence to deliver new, optimal levels of safety, operational efficiency, readiness, and an advanced 5-bridge training platform capability in customised navigation training for the Admiralty Pilots and Tug Masters of the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers (QECC) in Portsmouth.
BMT's advanced 5-bridge training platform for Tugs and Ship Pilotage is launched and is already set to support multi-year training programmes with its state-of-art training facility.
BMT is pleased to announce that their marine technical expert and technical director of the Antwerp office Peter Verlinden has been formally accepted as ‘Damage’ agent and Inland shipping surveyor in the CESAM network of experts.
We have appointed Ronald Radder to head up our Groningen office, a new relocation move for Radder that will see his marine surveying services and leadership going beyond Groningen to cover the Northern region of the Netherlands and Germany’s ports as well, with effect from 1 January 2023.
Olivier van der Kruijs describes new processes that will lead to ship condition surveys being conducted more efficiently.
We address certain key topics that have been brought to our attention by our valued clients during their assessment of inspection reports.
For decades, the modus operandi of marine surveyors has not changed much. Sent by insurance companies or ship operators, the surveyor’s task is to collect evidence, to collect facts.
As a volunteer and coordinator for the Zeeland region of the Vaarkracht Foundation, Ad de Klerk, Marine Surveyor at BMT in the Netherlands has, for years, been committed to enabling cancer patients and their relatives to escape reality and gain new energy.
Ports, marinas, harbours, and shipyards face many challenges regarding the risks associated with climate change and extreme weather.
The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of technologies for the shipping industry. The use of innovative tools and technologies can overcome border restrictions; for instance, with remote surveys and inspections, surveyors do not have to be physically present on-site or on board a vessel; instead, surveyors can now provide support, anytime, anywhere, with the use of the online connection, video streaming and other digital tools. But is a small survey the answer for every situation?
Bas Dijk joins BMT Netherlands B.V. as Marine Surveyor. Bas is stationed in BMT’s new Rotterdam office on the Rivium Business park, Capelle a/d IJssel.
With the opportunity to travel to many and diverse locations: countries, ports, deep sea or inland vessels, on the ocean or riverside, the role of a marine surveyor is varied, dynamic, challenging and fascinating.
With the opportunity to travel to many and diverse locations: countries, ports, deep sea or inland vessels, on the ocean or riverside, the role of a marine surveyor is varied, dynamic, challenging and fascinating.
As a volunteer and coordinator for the Zeeland region of the Vaarkracht Foundation, Ad de Klerk, Marine Surveyor at BMT in the Netherlands has, for years, been committed to enabling cancer patients and their relatives to escape reality and gain new energy.
